Trump bans citizens of 12 countries from entering the United States
The measure affects Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Sudan and Yemen, among others, and also imposes partial restrictions on Venezuela
Sikhulile Moyo, virologist: ‘With mpox, I’m concerned about the selfishness of some countries. It seems that we haven’t learned’
The Zimbabwean expert based in Botswana heads the laboratory that sequenced the omicron variant of the coronavirus. A leading figure in the fight against HIV, he argues that Africa should aim to produce its own vaccines to end dependency
Africa monitors mpox spread with growing concern: ‘This is no longer a problem for us, but for the world’
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, where most cases of mpox are concentrated, is facing a health emergency amid a humanitarian crisis. Thirteen African countries have so far confirmed cases of the virus
Africa’s Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God’s will
The statement marked the closest thing to a continent-wide dissent from the declaration Pope Francis approved allowing priests to offer such blessings
The Global South is the epicenter of poor air quality, which suffocates and kills the most vulnerable
The lungs of Indians, Congolese and Bangladeshis are in worse condition than those of a person who has smoked for years. The UN wants to create a global fund to combat an issue that has become the world’s biggest public health problem
Track bans transgender athletes, tightens rules for Semenya
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The World Athletics Council adopted the same rules as swimming did last year in deciding to bar athletes who have transitioned from male to female and have gone through male puberty